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Spheres

A regular three-dimensional object in which every cross-section is a circle; the figure described by the revolution of a circle about its diameter .

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noun

1
A regular three-dimensional object in which every cross-section is a circle; the figure described by the revolution of a circle about its diameter .
2
A spherical physical object; a globe or ball.
3
The apparent outer limit of space; the edge of the heavens, imagined as a hollow globe within which celestial bodies appear to be embedded.
4
Any of the concentric hollow transparent globes formerly believed to rotate around the Earth, and which carried the heavenly bodies; there were originally believed to be eight, and later nine and ten; friction between them was thought to cause a harmonious sound (the music of the spheres).

verb

1
To place in a sphere, or among the spheres; to ensphere.
2
To make round or spherical; to perfect.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Spheres"

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Word	Definition
areanoun	A particular geographic region.
celestial spherenoun	(astronomy) The apparent outer limit of space; an abstract sphere of infinite radius which serves as the imaginary backdrop for celestial objects, and of which the visible sky is one hemisphere.
firmamentnoun	(usually uncountable, literary, poetic, also figuratively) The vault of the heavens, where the clouds, sun, moon, and stars can be seen; the heavens, the sky.
heavensnoun	(often with 'the') The distant sky of the sun, moon, and stars.
orbitnoun	The curved path of one object around a point or another body.
welkinnoun	(also Lancashire) The sky which appears to an observer on the Earth as a dome in which celestial bodies are visible; the firmament.
sectornoun	A section.
sphere of influencenoun	(politics) A spatial region over which a state has a level of cultural, economic, military or political exclusivity.
domainnoun	A field or sphere of activity, influence or expertise.
arenanoun	The building housing such an area; specifically, a very large, often round building, often topped with a dome, designated for indoor sporting or other major events, such as concerts.
empyreannoun	(historical) The highest heaven, supposed by the ancients to be a region of pure light and fire or else composed of ether, and sometimes seen as the dwelling-place of God or other divine beings; the highest celestial sphere according to ancient and medieval astronomy.
fieldnoun	A land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; an area of open country.
vault of heavennoun	the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
areasnoun	A particular geographic region.
arenasnoun	A surname from Spanish.
aspectsnoun	Any specific feature, part, or element of something.
backgroundsnoun	A part of the picture that depicts scenery to the rear or behind the main subject; context.
branchesnoun	The woody part of a tree arising from the trunk and usually dividing.
bulletsnoun	(poker slang) A pair of aces as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em
campos	a surname of Spanish and Portuguese origin, meaning "Fields" in both languages.